Jiang Mingxi's overwhelming guilt, which she felt about admitting her mistake and trying to appease him, suddenly froze because of a sharp pain in her heart.
He looked at Song Lan with a mixture of surprise and defeat.
My eye sockets and the bridge of my nose feel sore and swollen.
It didn't lunge forward again.
The twitch at the corner of his mouth was a self-deprecating, bitter smile.
"Back in Bridgehead Village, Teacher Song asked me, 'Are my likes so casual?'"
"Because I was the one who pursued Teacher Song, right? I started pursuing Teacher Song the very first time we met, so Teacher Song probably thought I was a casual person, is that right?"
As soon as Song Lan said those words, she knew she had made a mistake.
My heart skipped a beat.
But he was really scared.
Jiang Mingxi was like a fiery and dazzling star, barging into his life headlong.
So bright.
Caught off guard by the bright light, he didn't know how to react, yet he feared it was all a dream, and the stars would disappear when he opened his eyes.
He was terrified of losing it.
He knew in his heart that there was nothing between Jiang Mingxi and Bai Zheming, but Bai Zheming's protection of Jiang Mingxi made him wonder if Jiang Mingxi, who could pursue him, would also pursue someone else, or if she would think that someone else was better than him.
" Teacher Song, I admit that I liked you the first time I saw you. I was attracted to you at first sight, but in my whole life, I have only ever pursued you."
"Just now in the private room, I explained that it's because I have a birthmark on my waist, which might be the only clue to finding my biological parents. Bai Zheming said he vaguely remembered it, so I showed it to him."
" A-Wang, Zhao Jiayuan, and Zhao Ke were in the private room. I wasn't alone with him, letting him do whatever he wanted."
There was absolutely no overstepping of boundaries between me and Bai Zheming.
"Don't you care whether I can find my parents? I only found out today from Zhang Lin that the Jiang Family are not my biological parents."
Do you know why A-Wang dragged me into this mess?
He was afraid I would be upset, so he was just trying to comfort me in the way he could think of, afraid that I might do something rash.
"When I was in the orphanage, my biggest wish was to find my mother."
Just because I didn't cry doesn't mean I wasn't upset.
" Feng Moshan also came looking for us in a Chongchong, but do you really think that Feng Moshan doesn't trust Zhao Ke?"
Jiang Mingxi tilted her head slightly, her voice choked with sobs. Her usually captivating eyes now held a coldness, and tears had unknowingly streamed down her face.
Song Lan felt sorry for him and reached out to wipe it.
Jiang Mingxi stepped back slightly, then raised her hand and wiped it away.
Song Lan's hand touched empty air, and her already flustered heart panicked even more. "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that Bai Zheming isn't a very warm-hearted person. He defended you several times, and I... I'm a little jealous."
Jiang Mingxi smiled faintly, her expression indifferent, showing none of the enthusiasm she had displayed earlier when trying to coax him.
"It was my fault for pursuing Teacher Song so actively. Teacher Song thought I was frivolous and dissolute. My mistake was being too forward."
Song Lan said urgently, "No."
He desperately wanted to explain, but his mind was a mess. "Weren't you angry with Zhang Lin before too?"
Jiang Mingxi's already aloof eyes widened suddenly upon hearing this, as if revealing disbelief, before her expression turned even colder. "So, Teacher Song thinks that my relationship with Bai Zheming is the same as Zhang Lin's relationship with you, is that right?"
" Teacher Song, why don't you take a look at the trending topics?"
"You and Zhang Lin were trending on social media before. What were those trending topics about?"
"You're talking about your childhood sweethearts, but you're also calling me a shameless third party."
What do you think of now?
Before Song Lan could move, Jiang Mingxi took out her phone herself.
Click on the trending topics.
He scrolled through the comments in front of Song Lan.
Bai Zheming's fans clearly told everyone that it was just a chance encounter, and none of them cursed; they all politely distanced themselves from each other.
"They're all public figures. The individuals involved might not readily prove anything based on a baseless trending topic, but since they're all in the industry, do you really not understand what genuine fan statements are and what paid PR articles are?"
What kind of person would hire online trolls to insult me?
" Teacher Song thinks you're jealous of my relationship with Bai Zheming, so she's drawing a parallel between you and Zhang Lin. Have any of Bai Zheming's friends ever insulted you in the way Su Hui insulted me?"
Has Bai Zheming ever targeted you?
Do you really think Bai Zheming and Zhang Lin are the same kind of people?
"That Teacher Song not only belittled Bai Zheming, but also me."
Having said what she needed to say, Jiang Mingxi unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared to get out of the car.
He was furious.
If I sit here any longer, I can't guarantee I won't say something hurtful.
Song Lan hurriedly pulled her back, " Jiang Mingxi, that's not what I meant."
Jiang Mingxi looked at him coldly, "You are, I lied to you today, I lied to you, I was wrong, so I'm willing to coax you."
"But I didn't really do anything to betray you, and I swear to you, if any inappropriate sexual services were to occur, I would immediately back out."
But you don't believe me; you belittle my affection for you.
"But I don't blame you, after all, I was the one who lied to you first."
Jiang Mingxi pushed Song Lan away and tried to get out of the car.
Last time, Jiang Mingxi said, "I don't blame you," and then added, "It's just that we're not compatible."
Jiang Mingxi turned and left.
They left completely.
Fearing he was really gone, Song Lan held him tightly, her heart aching, " Xiaoxi."
He didn't know how to start the conversation.
How could he possibly belittle Jiang Mingxi?
He liked it so much.
"I've never liked anyone like you before. I admit, when I found out you lied to me, that you were actually with Bai Zheming at the club, all I could think about was the anger of jealousy."
" Bai Zheming is just as good as me in every way, I'm afraid you'll like him more."
"So when I walked in and saw him in front of me, I lost all my rationality."
" Jiang Mingxi, I really didn't mean to belittle or look down on you at all. You took the initiative to pursue me, and now when I think about it, I only feel fortunate that you pursued me, so that we would have the opportunity to be together. I am only grateful."
But I'm also afraid, afraid that you'll suddenly take back your feelings.
Song Lan's eyes were red, her voice trembled, and she pleaded and begged, pouring out her heart.
I didn't mean to belittle you, I love you. I'm sorry my words hurt you.
"I didn't mean to compare Zhang Lin and Bai Zheming, I..."
He didn't know how to say it.
He paused for a moment, then said, "I just wanted to say that I'm jealous."
It's as if they want to prove something.
And yet, they feared that Jiang Mingxi would leave.
Song Lan held the person tightly with one arm, and used the other hand to reach for a file folder in the back seat. "I'm not unconcerned about you. After we left home, I had someone investigate."
I didn't know about the birthmark before, but I've found some information about it.
" Jiang Mingxi, please don't deny me, okay?"